welcome to ELM career coaching

Follow your calling; transition into your dream job.

Helping career professionals identify their career goals and reach a higher career potential.

services

what we do

01
Career Coaching for Over 40’s
ELM Career Coaching can give over 40’s the opportunity to reflect on their skills and where they can best contribute to the business, while providing employers with essential information for talent management and succession planning.
02
Career Coaching for Students
We have a separate package for students, we work with students every day to help them develop, organise, and manage their time effectively as they transition into a university programmes
03
Career Coaching for Women Returning to Work
Returning to work after a period of maternity or adoption leave can be emotionally challenging. These days, a lot of parents must return to work for financial reasons, and many also want to work for their own interest and self-development.
04
Career Coaching for Millennia’s & Graduates
Career Change Coaching Programme for those in their 20’s and 30’s. Your first job out of university was a good learning opportunity and provided you with some financial security.
05
Executive coaching services for Senior Managers
This programme is ideal if they are considering a change or looking to make the next step up, building the foundations for a successful transition and creating a practical career action plan.
06
Employee Outplacement
At ELM Career Coaching Ltd, we provide personalised career guidance, support and career tools to enable your employees to explore new career opportunities, delivered through a tailored human-driven experience.
07
Human Resources & Organisational Development Consultancy Services
All Aspects of Human Resources Advisory, Policy Development, Training and Management Development Programmes etc

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about me

Hi, I'm Lola Makinde

My name is Lola Makinde and I am the Managing Director of ELM Career Coaching Ltd. I am a Fellow of the CIPD, a member of ODNE, an affiliate member of CDI. I am also a freelance Career Coach. I am trained in Career Coaching and have a rich experience of career management having worked in Human Resources and Organisation Development for private and public organisations as a Senior HR and OD practitioner for over 20 years. I have also served as a Non-Executive Director for various organisations as a coach.

our process

1
Chemistry Meeting
2
Contracting
3
Coaching Sessions & Goal Setting
4
Evaluation

testimonials

client success stories

Lola is highly competent and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs any kind of guidance on career plan and growth.​

Nikki Watson Client

Elm Career Coaching has helped me in so many ways. I feel like for the first time in my life I am making decisions for me. Lola has been a real help during a major transition in my life in terms of a career change. During my coaching sessions with Lola, I have been able to somehow discover my calling and I am now taking the necessary steps to fulfill this by God's grace.

Kemi Aka Client

Lola is clear, concise, and professional in all of her communication. She listens deeply without judging you. She is responsive and lays things out in a format that helps you to accomplish your career goals and aspirations.

Vjosa Client

Lola is a great Career coach and consultant. She is focused, results driven, and specific with her feedback and tailored advice. I have a new job now and I am very happy to have found her and all for the help I received from her.

Irfan Khan Client

'Thanks to Lola’s expert guidance, I was able to create a detailed and impactful LinkedIn profile, identify and develop new skills relevant to my career interests, and confidently market myself to potential employers. I now feel much more prepared to navigate the transition from university to the professional world. I highly recommend working with Lola to anyone looking to build their professional brand.

Toni-Ann University of Southampton

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